Family: David grew up in South King County and now lives in
Renton with his wife and Chocolate Lab.

Significant Career Experience: David has practiced law for more
than 25 years representing all types people in divorce, bankruptcy,
personal injury, immigration, small business representation,
collections, criminal law, and general litigation. He has represented
clients in both civil and criminal matters before the superior and
district courts of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties, as well
as Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington. He was
a King County Arbitrator for more than ten years and a pro tem judge in
both King County District and Superior Courts.

Candidate Statement Helping people understand, negotiate and
survive the legal system has been my life's work. I have represented
1000's of clients in criminal cases from misdemeanors to murders. I have
appeared in most King County Courts and Federal Court King County
arbitrator for years. I believe that The judicial system should be
accessible, efficient and hold to the highest standards of our
constitution and state laws. Justice cannot be done unless all people
are treated respectfully, fairly and competently. A judge's first
responsibility is to protect the public by holding defendants
accountable. My concern for the challenges facing our community extends
to working with the Lawyers' Campaign for Hunger Relief and The Council
for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. During these challenging
times, citizens have a right to expect their public servants to work
harder and more efficiently than ever. We can do better. Our legal
system should serve to protect and ensure the rights of every citizen. I
am proud of and respected for my fairness, integrity, knowledge,
experience, patience and the ability to make sound decisions. As your
judge, I will be a patient listener, articulate, fair, diligent, hard
working and passionate about upholding the law to make our community a
safer place for us and our children.

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